SAVE DEMOCRACY INC

EIN: 874067722 501(c)(3) Civil Rights & Advocacy

TUCSON, AZ

Total Revenue
$160,645
Total Expenses
$364,115
Total Assets
$75,572
Net Assets
$75,572
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
AZ
Principal Officer
SARAH BROWN SMALLHOUSE
Phone
6027409646
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

SAVE DEMOCRACY INC, founded in 2021, is a small nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $161K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 68% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $364K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 127% operating deficit.

Mission

THIS COALITION OF ARIZONA CITIZENS INTENDS TO EDUCATE VOTERS OF THE CHALLENGES FACING THE STATE OF ARIZONA BROUGHT ABOUT BY OUR PARTISAN PRIMARY SYSTEM AND EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE NONPARTISAN VOTING SYSTEMS THAT WOULD MAKE ELECTIONS WORK BETTER FOR ALL CITIZENS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $305,757

SAVE DEMOCRACY INC. CONDUCTS RESEARCH AND EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ON ELECTION SYSTEMS, INCLUDING A VARIETY OF EXISTING SYSTEMS, SUCH AS STATE-FUNDED PARTISAN PRIMARY ELECTIONS, AND ALTERNATIVE SYSTEMS...

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SAVE DEMOCRACY INC. CONDUCTS RESEARCH AND EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ON ELECTION SYSTEMS, INCLUDING A VARIETY OF EXISTING SYSTEMS, SUCH AS STATE-FUNDED PARTISAN PRIMARY ELECTIONS, AND ALTERNATIVE SYSTEMS, SUCH AS A SINGLE NON-PARTISAN OPEN PRIMARY IN WHICH ALL VOTERS AND ALL CANDIDATES ARE TREATED EQUALLY. RESEARCH AND EDUCATION COVERS THE EFFECTS THESE SYSTEMS CAN HAVE ON VARIOUS PROCESSES OF GOVERNMENT, INCLUDING PARTICIPATION RATE AND INCLUSIVITY AMONG VOTERS, AND THE PROPENSITY AND ABILITY OF ELECTED OFFICIALS TO SOLVE PROBLEMS COLLABORATIVELY ON BEHALF OF ALL THOSE THEY REPRESENT AS OPPOSED TO ONLY A PORTION OF THOSE THEY REPRESENT. WE ENGAGE INTERESTED CITIZENS IN EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS THAT EXPOSE THE DEFICIENCIES OF OUR CURRENT ELECTION SYSTEM AND EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE ELECTION STRUCTURES THAT REWARD, RATHER THAN PUNISH, COOPERATION AND COLLABORATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING AMONG ELECTED OFFICIALS. WE EDUCATE AND ENLIGHTEN A DIVERSE NON-PARTISAN COMMUNITY TO UNDERSTAND THE CONNECTION BETWEEN VOTING SYSTEMS AND THE PROSPECTS FOR MAKING GOVERNMENT MORE EFFICIENT, FAIRER, AND MORE RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS OF ALL CITIZENS, REGARDLESS OF PARTY AFFILIATION.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $160,645
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $160,645

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $185,000
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $173
Program Expenses $305,757
Other Expenses $179,115
TOTAL EXPENSES $364,115

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $160,645 $502,643 -0.7%
Expenses $364,115 $404,896 -0.1%
Net Income $-203,470 $97,747 -3.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
4

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$0
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DON BUDINGER DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH BROWN SMALLHOUSE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SI SCHORR VICE PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TED HINDERAKER VICE PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $160,645 $364,115 $75,572 $-203,470
2023 $502,643 $404,896 $279,042 $97,747
2022 $267,905 $86,610 $181,295 $181,295
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